Change the block
CAUTION!
PHYSICAL INJURY HAZARD.
During instrument operation, the sample
block temperature can reach 100°C. Allow it to cool to room temperature before
handling.
This section describes changing a block and heated cover when there is already a
block installed. To install a block when one is not installed, see “Install a block” on
page 143.
A block can be changed by any user. This function is not restricted to administrators.
Each combination of a block and an instrument has its own calibration status. To
determine the calibration status of a block on an instrument, see “View the calibration
status and set reminders” on page 81. To calibrate a block on a specific instrument,
see Chapter 7, “Calibrate and verify instrument performance”.
1.
Tap
(Settings)
4
Change block
.
2.
In the
Change Block
screen, tap
Change
, then tap
Ok
.
The instrument unlocks the block and the heated cover. This step takes
approximately one minute. The drawer opens with the block and the heated
cover.
3.
Use the handles to remove the block and the heated cover.
The instructions are displayed on the screen.
The block and the heated cover are removed together.
IMPORTANT!
Only touch the block and the heated cover at the handles.
1
2
1
Heated cover handle
2
Block handle
4.
Insert the new block and the heated cover into the instrument drawer, then tap
Install
.
The
Install
button is inactive until the instrument detects a block and heated
cover that are positioned correctly in the drawer.
Chapter 10
Maintain the instrument
Change the block
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